India A Crush Sri Lanka A by 10 Wickets, Clinch Unofficial Test Series 1-0 as Gurnoor Brar Takes 10 Wickets

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India A Crush Sri Lanka A by 10 Wickets, Clinch Unofficial Test Series 1-0 as Gurnoor Brar Takes 10 Wickets

India A completed a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the second unofficial Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday, sealing the two-match series 1-0 with an all-round performance led by fast bowler Gurnoor Brar and batter Sai Sudharsan.

The visitors entered the final day in a commanding position and wasted little time turning their advantage into victory. Brar starred with the ball, claiming six wickets in Sri Lanka A’s second innings to finish with a match haul of 10 wickets, while Sudharsan followed up his first-innings century with an unbeaten knock in the chase.

The result capped a successful tour for India A, which had also won the ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A earlier in the campaign. The first unofficial Test between India A and Sri Lanka A had ended in a draw.

Resuming the fourth day on 541/8, India A added only two runs before declaring their first innings at 543/9. Saransh Jain remained unbeaten on 70, while injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad did not come out to bat. The declaration gave India A a substantial first-innings lead of 177 runs after Sri Lanka A had posted 366.

With the match slipping away, Sri Lanka A needed a strong response from their top order. Instead, Brar produced a devastating opening spell with the new ball.

The pacer struck twice in the opening exchanges, dismissing Sohan de Livera and Nuwanidu Fernando. Aaqib Nabi then removed Pawantha Weerasinghe as the hosts collapsed to 9/3, handing India A complete control of the contest.

Sri Lanka A found some resistance through Ashen Bandara, who counterattacked after the early setbacks. The right-hander played aggressively, taking on the Indian bowlers and reaching his half-century in just 47 deliveries. During one over from Brar, Bandara struck three consecutive boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving.

Captain Sahan Arachchige also contributed with a useful innings before being dismissed by Yash Thakur. At lunch, Sri Lanka A had recovered to 115/4 and still harboured hopes of extending the contest.

Those hopes faded quickly after the break.

Brar returned to dismantle the middle order, removing both Anjala Bandara and the well-set Ashen Bandara, who top-scored with 87. While Keshara Nuwantha and Dilum Sudheera attempted to rebuild with brief contributions, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

Saransh Jain supported the pace attack effectively and chipped in with two wickets, ensuring Sri Lanka A never gained any sustained momentum.

Brar completed the job in emphatic fashion. He dismissed Sudheera and Dulaj Samuditha to wrap up the innings and finish with remarkable figures of 6 wickets in the second innings. Having already taken four wickets in the first innings, the pacer ended the match with 10 wickets for 145 runs.

Sri Lanka A were eventually bowled out for 209, leaving India A with a target of just 33 runs.

The chase proved to be a mere formality.

Sai Sudharsan, who had laid the foundation for India A’s dominance with a superb 168 in the first innings, continued his fine form in the second innings. The left-hander remained unbeaten on 25 from 22 balls and struck the winning boundary to complete the victory.

Aman Mokalde also remained not out after scoring 11 as India A reached the target without losing a wicket in only 6.2 overs.

The match highlighted the depth of India’s emerging talent pool. Sudharsan’s consistency with the bat and Brar’s match-winning spell with the ball were central to the victory, while contributions from Saransh Jain and other squad members underlined the team's balance.

With a drawn first Test and a commanding win in the second, India A finished the series unbeaten and reinforced their strong record in overseas developmental tours.

 

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05 Jul 2026 By Priyanshu.J

India A Crush Sri Lanka A by 10 Wickets, Clinch Unofficial Test Series 1-0 as Gurnoor Brar Takes 10 Wickets

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The visitors entered the final day in a commanding position and wasted little time turning their advantage into victory. Brar starred with the ball, claiming six wickets in Sri Lanka A’s second innings to finish with a match haul of 10 wickets, while Sudharsan followed up his first-innings century with an unbeaten knock in the chase.

The result capped a successful tour for India A, which had also won the ODI tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A earlier in the campaign. The first unofficial Test between India A and Sri Lanka A had ended in a draw.

Resuming the fourth day on 541/8, India A added only two runs before declaring their first innings at 543/9. Saransh Jain remained unbeaten on 70, while injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad did not come out to bat. The declaration gave India A a substantial first-innings lead of 177 runs after Sri Lanka A had posted 366.

With the match slipping away, Sri Lanka A needed a strong response from their top order. Instead, Brar produced a devastating opening spell with the new ball.

The pacer struck twice in the opening exchanges, dismissing Sohan de Livera and Nuwanidu Fernando. Aaqib Nabi then removed Pawantha Weerasinghe as the hosts collapsed to 9/3, handing India A complete control of the contest.

Sri Lanka A found some resistance through Ashen Bandara, who counterattacked after the early setbacks. The right-hander played aggressively, taking on the Indian bowlers and reaching his half-century in just 47 deliveries. During one over from Brar, Bandara struck three consecutive boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving.

Captain Sahan Arachchige also contributed with a useful innings before being dismissed by Yash Thakur. At lunch, Sri Lanka A had recovered to 115/4 and still harboured hopes of extending the contest.

Those hopes faded quickly after the break.

Brar returned to dismantle the middle order, removing both Anjala Bandara and the well-set Ashen Bandara, who top-scored with 87. While Keshara Nuwantha and Dilum Sudheera attempted to rebuild with brief contributions, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

Saransh Jain supported the pace attack effectively and chipped in with two wickets, ensuring Sri Lanka A never gained any sustained momentum.

Brar completed the job in emphatic fashion. He dismissed Sudheera and Dulaj Samuditha to wrap up the innings and finish with remarkable figures of 6 wickets in the second innings. Having already taken four wickets in the first innings, the pacer ended the match with 10 wickets for 145 runs.

Sri Lanka A were eventually bowled out for 209, leaving India A with a target of just 33 runs.

The chase proved to be a mere formality.

Sai Sudharsan, who had laid the foundation for India A’s dominance with a superb 168 in the first innings, continued his fine form in the second innings. The left-hander remained unbeaten on 25 from 22 balls and struck the winning boundary to complete the victory.

Aman Mokalde also remained not out after scoring 11 as India A reached the target without losing a wicket in only 6.2 overs.

The match highlighted the depth of India’s emerging talent pool. Sudharsan’s consistency with the bat and Brar’s match-winning spell with the ball were central to the victory, while contributions from Saransh Jain and other squad members underlined the team's balance.

With a drawn first Test and a commanding win in the second, India A finished the series unbeaten and reinforced their strong record in overseas developmental tours.

 

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